HSE Controller

The HEINEKEN Company; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational brewing company in Worcester is seeking a skilled professional for a Supply Chain role with a focus on safety operations and risk management. The successful candidate will manage security operations, ensure compliance with safety standards, and coordinate training and awareness initiatives. A minimum of Grade 12 and 3-5 years of relevant experience are required. This position offers a permanent contract and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12.
• At least 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and risk control standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage security operations and access control.
• Perform and assist with incident investigation.
• Coordinate Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment system.

Skills

Risk assessment

Investigation skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Networking skills

Education

Grade 12

SAMTRAC or equivalent

Relevant National Diploma or Degree

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: Gerard Schreuder

Job Grade: 09

Location: Worcester

Function: Supply Chain

Sub Function: Supply Chain - Production

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 150620

Closing Date: 26/01/2026

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position based at the Goudini Distillery. This position reports to the Distillery Manager.

Key Performance Areas Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Manage security operations and access control, ensure effective control measures are in place
• Perform and assist with incident investigation and identification of root cause and corrective and preventative measures
• Coordinate an effective Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment system
• Liaise with Emergency Services
• Ensure compliance and coordinate the Integrated Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk and ISO System
• Contribute towards HSE departmental goals and improvements to achieve best practices and standards
• Coordinate the site's safety and environmental meetings and standards
• Responsible for contractor management and ensuring compliance
• Conducts training, awareness and orientation overviews and induction for staff and visitors
• Supports the Food Defence team activities
• Ensure compliance to OSHACT and ISO14001, 45001 and related standards
• Detecting, measuring, monitoring and reducing of non-conformances
• Drive optimisation and improvement of HSE systems and processes which enhance safety, compliance and reduce risks
• Provide support and guidance to all staff, visitors and contractors so as to minimise injuries and incidents and non-conforming behaviours.
• Drives and evaluates the effectiveness of the emergency response plans and loss prevention systems
• Champions adherence to relevant HSE Policies, Procedures, Work instructions and SOP's.
• Active participation in relevant TPM activities

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, experience, skills and attributes:

• Minimum of Grade 12.
• SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification/certification.
• Relevant National Diploma or Degree will be highly advantageous.
• At least 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and risk control standards i.e. OSH Act; Fire Prevention Standards; COID Act; Municipal & Building regulations; SABS codes; etc.
• Sound knowledge of H&S; Food Safety; Quality & Environmental Management Systems.
• Ability to plan, organize, co‑ordinate and facilitate.
• Strong investigative and initiating skills.
• Ability to perform risk assessments.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to influence management to follow risk management strategies.
• Networking skills (ability to engage stakeholders effectively).
• Influencing / motivational skills.
• Sound Leadership skills.
• Team player with strong relationship building ability.
• Own reliable transport essential.
• Willingness to relocate.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.